Ella Ernestine Enke

Ella Ernestine Enke (maiden name - Reuther), was born on October 27, 1928 and went to her home in Heaven on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Ella, “Oma” as she was called by family and friend alike, was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, great aunt, Sister in Christ, friend, confidant, encourager, and counselor. Ella was a founding and long time member of Conejo Koinonia, a Christ Centered, and Bible based Christian Fellowship which began in the living room of her home, and continues to meet there to this day.

She was a multi-talented woman of God, who had an exceptional and blessed life on this earth filled with love, creativity, beauty, grace, intelligence and regal behavior. She was an artist, author, educator, seamstress, and culinary genius making the most from an oft less than bountiful cupboard. The many accomplishments of her hands and mind included countless paintings (both oil and watercolor), sketches, pencil drawings, published books, creatively designed photo albums, hand sewn Raggedy Anns and Andys (given to all the babies born in the families of the church), diaries, Bible studies, notes of encouragement and condolence, recipes and culinary creations, assorted clothing items, crafts for the children, lesson plans and other numerous manner of cleverly constructed games for family and friends. She was a true Renaissance woman of the 20th Century.

Ella is preceded in death by her husband - Hermann Siegfried Enke, as well as her granddaughter – Leah Enke. She is survived by her two sons and their families, as well as three nieces and their families.

Theodore Enke, son, and his wife, Laura Ann.

Gary Enke, son, and his wife, Laura La.

Jonathon Enke grandson, and his wife, Becky, and their two daughters, Kaelyn and Reagan.

Shannon Enke, granddaughter, and her husband, Brendon Oates.

Rebekka Sollars, granddaughter, and her husband, Anthony, and their two children, Lukas and Haley, with her husband, Anthony Lindsay.

Jodie Creager, niece, with her husband Jim, and their three children, Lauren, David, and Abigail.

Christine Rosenberg, niece, and Deborah Bigelow, niece.

The Celebration of a Life Well-Lived by Ella Enke will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM. It will be in the Village Homes Clubhouse, located at 1040 Evenstar Ave., Westlake Village, CA.